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The percentage error in finding the mass and velocity of body is 5% and 3% respectively. The percentage error in finding the K.E of that body is?

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Answer:

KE(max) = 1/2 (1.05 M) * (1.03 V)^2 mas KE measured

KE(max) = 1/2 * 1.11 M V^2

KE(calc) = 1/2 M V^2 KE calculated

KE(max) / KE(calc = 1.11

Max percentage error = 11%

Solution measured may vary by up to 11% of actual KE

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